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Securities Litigation Flash: Q1 2026

April 17, 2026
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In this edition of CRA’s Securities Litigation Flash, we cover Section 10(b) and Section 11 filings and settlements from Q1 2026.

Filing trends

  • Section 10(b) and Section 11 filings totaled 68 during the first quarter of 2026, 10% more than in the same period in 2025 and 39% more than in the same period in 2024.
  • Of those, only 3 filings had Section 11 claims in the first quarter of 2026, matching the total of the same period in 2025 and fewer than in the same period in 2024 (12 filings).
  • Q1 2026 combined higher filing volume with continued weakness in Section 11 activity and lower settlement values.

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